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JEWELRY . WATCHES . GIFTWARE TABLE OF Connie J. Sugarman, President CUSTOM DESIGN . REMOUNTS . REPAIRS ON PREMISES Seth J. Katzen, Chief Executive Officer CONTENTS 2017 FEBRUARY Bob & Debbie Berman Gil & Mardian Berman 302-654-7751 302-478-3098 1330 Washington Street 2505 Concord Pike Comm.unity 3 Wilmington, DE 19801 Wilmington, DE 19803 Dear Editor 5 www.wilmingtonhouseofwatches.com OpEd 6 We couldn’t think of a more 2017 Annual Campaign. Thanks to our outstanding variety of programs to meet all JCRC Corner 10 appropriate time to write about Comm. cadre of volunteers throughout the day, campers needs from early childhood camps Bonnie Sherr Federation Focus 13 Unity than after a memorable Federation Federation was successful in raising critical to traditional day camps to sports and Broker FED IMPACT 16 Shabbat at Congregation Beth Emeth on dollars to meet the increasing needs of our specialty camps to teen programs. Campers 302.547.4738 [email protected] Jewish Scene 18 January 27th. Members of our community community. enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, nature, Agency Update 21 throughout Delaware and the Brandywine sports, drama, Jewish culture, music, dance Synagogue News 31 Valley showed their support of Federation This month’s issue includes a special and much more. Jerusalem Post Crossword 35 and our vibrant community. From an feature on Jewish Camping experiences. Rabbis’ Voices 36 interactive PJ Library program to the festive We are privileged to be continuing our sixth At camp, kids get the chance to explore City Systems Candle Lighting 37 Shabbat dinner to an engaging service, this who they are and who they want a boutique real estate company ~ small by design consecutive year of One Happy Camper, LifeCycles: Obituaries 38 year’s Federation Shabbat was an evening a program of the Foundation for Jewish to become in an inspiring, fun-filled to remember. Having the support and Camp, thanks to the generosity of the environment. Jewish camp creates a Meredith Rosenthal Community Calendar 40 participation of our rabbis and cantors, community of campers – and young leaders Realtor 302.655.9914 Reflections 42 Gratz Endowment and a private family 302.547.1334 synagogue presidents, beneficiary agency foundation. To date, we have sent more – who feel sure of themselves and proud of [email protected] www.citysystemsinc.com CENTER PULLOUT FEATURE: executives and presidents is rarely seen in than 50 children in our community to first- their heritage. Summer Camp 1-8 other communities. Federation Shabbat time Jewish overnight camp experiences. was a vivid example that We Are Stronger We Are Stronger TOGETHER. Cover photo of Meredith TOGETHER. Camp JCC provides exciting day camp opportunities for all ages with an Rosenthal (nee Vinokur), Sept. 1978 Coupled with a successful Federation Shabbat, our Super Sunday was held on MAIN OFFICE January 29th. 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BILLING: Joy Toler [email protected] Dear Editor, 302-427-2100 CREATIVE DIRECTOR/DESIGNER: In response to the Ellen and Bob Meyer story Neither the State Department nor the US Carolyn Katwan (January 2017) describing their trip to Israel Administration nor J Street, gives any serious Helping VOICE COMMITTEE CHAIR : with J Street, and their ample evidence that J attention to the Palestinian leaders’ declared Meredith Rosenthal Street, which claims to be a pro-Israel Zionist intent to abolish Israel. Palestinian leader- Families VOICE COMMITTEE : group, is actually an anti-Israel organization ship and its Hamas neighbors have already Kimberly Felzer, Rae Cook, David Margules, hiding behind a mask of Israel advocacy.